APTA Iowa

12/18/2025

We’re gearing up for the 2026 Spring Conference, which means APTA Iowa award nominations are being accepted NOW! 🏆

Four award categories are open for nomination:
- Olive C. Farr Distinguished Service Award
- Physical Therapist Assistant Distinguished Service Award
- Max Shelton Friend of APTA Iowa Award
- Clinical Research Award

Know someone who deserves recognition? Submit your nominations by March 13, 2026.

Let’s celebrate excellence in Iowa physical therapy this spring!

Get started: https://vist.ly/4j4bz

12/16/2025

Students, apply for a 2026 Olive C. Farr scholarship!

The Iowa Physical Therapy Foundation will be awarding the annual scholarships to Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant students at the APTA Iowa Spring Conference in April.

The scholarships will be awarded to student members of the American Physical Therapy Association enrolled in accredited Iowa PT/PTA education programs who have concluded the first year of their accredited entry-level Iowa program.

Deadline to apply: January 9, 2026

Get started: https://vist.ly/4iqv5

12/15/2025

Upcoming CEU Event Reminder: Work Comp Insights

Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 7:00 pm
Speaker: Casey Doyle

Presentation Description: Increase in understanding of patient care, communication to referring specialist and case managers, and documentation education for needs associated with specific clientele.

The NE District Meeting will be held from 8:00-8:30 PM following the CEU session.

Learn more and register: https://vist.ly/4ikgr

12/05/2025

Networking, advocacy opportunities, helping make a difference for the profession...these are just a few benefits of being a member of APTA Iowa. 🤩

Share some of your favorite reasons for being a member in the comments below!

12/03/2025

Upcoming CEU Event: Work Comp Insights

Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 7:00 pm
Speaker: Casey Doyle

Presentation Description: Increase in understanding of patient care, communication to referring specialist and case managers, and documentation education for needs associated with specific clientele.

The NE District Meeting will be held from 8:00-8:30 PM following the CEU session.

Learn more and register: https://vist.ly/4h59u

12/02/2025

This , make a lasting impact on the future of physical therapy in Iowa!

The Iowa Physical Therapy Foundation supports current and future physical therapists and assistants by establishing, funding, and granting scholarships for students enrolled in Iowa therapy programs.

Your donation can make a big difference!

https://vist.ly/4gv9m

12/02/2025

Congrats to Dr. Steve Cassabaum! 🥳

11/27/2025

All of us at APTA Iowa wish you a happy Thanksgiving!

We are thankful for all of the incredible members who are part of our organization. You are at the heart of everything we do!

Please note that our office is closed November 27-28.

11/25/2025

While in Virginia, Sue and Kayla met up with new APTA-associated presidents and executives from across the country!

11/24/2025

11/21/2025

Hello from Alexandria, Virginia! ✈️

APTA Iowa President Sue Bravard and Executive Director Kayla Bruns are on-site at the APTA CommUNITY Outreach Week.

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)

11/05/2025

Say hello to a BIG group of new members! We're so happy you've joined ☺️

Abby Jalas, SPTA
Abdullah Ehsan, SPTA
Abigail Rhoades, SPT
Addison M Thompson, SPTA
Aleah Hackman, SPT
Alissa Stiles
Alivia Dennler (Keppler)
Allison Mcmanus
Allison Oswald
Andrew Stadnick, SPTA
Andrew Wilkins
Anna Borisenko
Audrey Dillavou
Bo Hjelle, DPT
Brady Glissman
Braelynn Boer
Brock Doyle, SPT
Brody L Deitering, SPT
Cade Rohwer
Cade Ticknor
Cadence Heilman, SPTA
Caralynn Lowe
Carissa Elskamp, SPT
Caroline Fleming
Cassandra McPheron
Cassandra Senneff
Cate Roth
Chloe Elmore
Christian Godfredsen
Christian Luna, SPT
Christian Tighe
Claire Anniss
Colin Greenwell
Courtney Meyer
Davis Fairchild
Drake Kinney
Drew Pate, SPT
Elizabeth K Belden, SPTA
Ella Hagebock
Emerson J Whittenbaugh, DPT
Emily Geers
Emily Isabella Madison
Ethan Sabri
Evelyn De Boer
Frankie Hill
Gada Ambo, SPT
Grace Bouley
Grace Schewe, SPTA
Hannah Dau
Hannah Gooding
Hannah Noel Olson
Hayden Amos
Heather McClellan, PT
Hunter Kaufman, SPTA
Isaac C Daniels, SPT
Isabelle Matthews
Isiah Lysius
Jacob Dotzler
Jacob Hayes, PTA
Jacob Peterson
Jacob Sterling
Jaiden Groeneweg
Jake Brosius, SPT
Jane Rynchek
Jason Padilla, SPTA
Jaycie McCluskey
Jenna Johnson (Jones)
Jennifer Swedlund, SPT
Jeremy E Vermeer, SPTA
Jesus Jaurez
Jonah Hofer, SPT
Jonathan David Bergert, SPTA
Jordan Daniel
Joselyn Leigh Mccunn
Josephine Richards
Kaeley Einck
Karissa Stephenson
Karlyn Glebe
Kassidy Horn
Katherine Fogarty
Kaylee A Hansen, SPT
Kylie J Brand, SPTA
Lauren Kirkle
Lauren N Riggle, SPT
Lexi Clemen, DPT
Lexi Joy Lewis, SPTA
Logan D Uppena, DPT
Luke DeWaard
Luke Valenzuela, PTA
Mac Kenzie Frame
Madelyn Oldorf
Madison Krapfl, DPT
Maggie Cochrane
Makayla Prather, DPT
Makena Yelland
Mckennzie Carey
Megan Smith
Meghan m Bakken
Mia Dexter, SPTA
Mikayla Glovik
Morgan Elizabeth Stalzer, SPT
Morgan Kazmierczak
Natalia Wrobel, PT
Nolan Carreiro
Olive Frias, PT
Olivia Van Meter
Paige Kisley
Paige Kuchel
Payge L Pyszka, DPT
Payton Kizer
Quentin Erickson, SPTA
Rachel Homoki
Rachel Roggenburg
Raegen Swanson
Rebekah Prull, DPT
Reece Richmond, DPT
Rubbie Ruth Balitaosan Vergara, PT
Samuel McNally, DPT
Sarah Goodrich, PTA
Sydney A Kennedy, SPT
Tara Lynn Bierdz
Taryn Nolting, SPT
Tim Molencamp, DPT
Toni Maloy
Tory Feldman
Tyson Peterson
Willa Sickelka
William King
Wyatt Miller
Zach Scholl